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Old 11-16-2006 | 03:40 PM
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http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...ory_Code=GNEXH

those 2 things are most likely what i am going to buy. I would like to do the install myself which means it has to be bolt on. what exactly would be involved in doing this? i am only doing one cut out so it would have to be after the two cats are connected by piping (the Y pipe?) can i expect everything to bolt right up?
Old 11-16-2006 | 03:52 PM
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the cut out will change everything. A good Cat-Back will bolt right in. It sounds like you need to install the Cat-back and bring the cutout with you to an exhaust shop and let them make the cut and weld it in.... BTW, it is possible to remove the stock cat-back without cutting it
Old 11-16-2006 | 04:36 PM
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how will the cut out affect that much? i take it that it HAS to be welded? the only thing im worried about with the cat back is that its 3" and stock piping is 2.75"
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a GOOD catback system will have the flange to bolt up right after the y-pipe, that's how my Corsa is. The cut-out will add an extra 6-8", you'll have to cut that much out and weld it in - it could be clamped, but I wouldn't risk it, if it comes loose it'll get destroyed
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did you realize that you will not be able to have your spare tire under your truck anymore with the summit cat-back?

secondly, you should also expect problems later down the road with just about any cut out because the water/ moisture in the exhaust will cause the hinges of the cut out to rust.
just some fore thought for you.


For a 180 bucks your going to get what you pay.

Me personally I would wait for a sale on a better quality cat-back......... I think you will be happier.

I waited until Tbryne had a sale on mine and im very happy with it.
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there are several for sale in the used section and Tbryne also has some GP's on some... throw him an e-mail of call him and see what one would cost you.
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